The Rough Guide to Ireland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Guides, Rough | Ireland
Published 01/12/2021 by APA Publications in the United Kingdom as part of the Rough Guides Main Series series
Paperback | 632 pages
198 x 129 x 30mm | 586g

Practical travel guide to Ireland with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Ireland. The Rough Guide to Ireland also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Ireland, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Ireland covers: Dublin; Around Dublin: Wicklow, Kildare and Meath, Louth, Monaghan and Cavan, The Midlands: Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford, Waterford and Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare, Galway and Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon, Donegal, Belfast, Antrim and Derry, Down and Armagh, Tyronne and FermanaghInside this travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Ireland, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Trinity College to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tullan Strand or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Titanic Belfast.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSEssential pre-departure information including Ireland entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESCarefully planned routes covering the best of Ireland give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking or dancing along to traditional Irish music.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Cork, Dublin, Kerry and Sligo's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Ireland, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Ireland, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Ireland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Dunaff and the spectacular Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Dublin, Belfast and many more locations in Ireland, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUTWith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.